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MF02 HFG

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,201 mi
Last recorded85,201 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 HFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,157 miles

engine oil low, obg mirror damaged, o/s/f shocker slight seepage, rear discs worn (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Air suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil low, obg mirror damaged, o/s/f shocker slight seepage, rear discs worn (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,052 miles

nearside mirror and body slight damage,oil leak/spill-investigate

nearside steering arm balljoint slight play,both rear tyres slightly feathered on tread

screen slightly damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2012 65,052 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing close to disc lip

nearside mirror and body slight damage,oil leak/spill-investigate

nearside steering arm balljoint slight play,both rear tyres slightly feathered on tread

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,284 miles

engine oil low

nearside mirror damaged

offside front shocker wet,offside rear suspension component damp

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm (on 2mm)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 41,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,335 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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MF02 HFG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF02 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MF02 HFG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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